Biology Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Biology is the study of life and living things. It can be divided into different areas that look at the structure, function, anatomy, and behavior of organisms.

• Question 1371: Some of the diseases caused by bacteria are Options:
  A) tuberculosis, gonorrhoea and syphilis
  B) tuberculosis, gonorrhoea and AIDS
  C) Poliomyelitis, syphilis and gonorrhoea
  D) AIDS, cholera and tuberculosis
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1372: The factors that determine the distribution of vegetation zones are Options:
  A) temperature, light, rain and humidity
  B) light, humidity, air and mist
  C) temperature, light, air and humidity
  D) humidity, snow, frost and dew
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1373: The ability of chemelon to change its colour rapidly is an adaptation for Options:
  A) obtaining food
  B) attraction mate
  C) communication
  D) escaping detection
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1374: Anaerobic respiration differs from aerobic respiration by the production of Options:
  A) less amount of energy and water
  B) greater amount of energy and alcohol
  C) less amount of energy and alcohol
  D) greater amount of energy and water
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1375:

  

  The part labelled II is responsible for

  Options:
  A) photosynthesis
  B) respiration
  C) protein synthesis
  D) excretion
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1376:

  

  In a reflex action, impulse flows from

  Options:
  A) 1 to 2
  B) 2 to 1
  C) 4 to 1
  D) 4 to 2
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1377: A crucible of 5 g m weighed 10 gm after filling with fresh soil. it is then heated in an oven at 100°c for 1 hour. After cooling in a desiccator, the weight was 8 gm. The percentage of water in the soil is Options:
  A) 80%
  B) 60%
  C) 20%
  D) 40%
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1378:

  Which of the following functions is performed by the skin to help maintain homeostasis in the human body?

  Options:
  A) Regulation of body temperature
  B) Filtration of blood
  C) Production of hormones
  D) Digestion of food
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1379: The endoplast cells found in hydra are used for Options:
  A) reproduction
  B) offence and defence
  C) locomotion and nutrition
  D) food collection
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1380:

  

  The organism above is

  Options:
  A) chlamydomonas
  B) algae
  C) volvox
  D) euglena
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  The correct answer is C .